When you are entertaining a crowd be sure to take a look at our collection of canapé recipes for party food inspiration. Find everything from simple and delicious finger food to fancy hors d'oeuvres.
This pretty pastry parcel is filled with melted camembert - the best Christmas present! We've added herbs and cranberry sauce to the cheese to make it extra-special and served it alongside grapes and crackers for dipping. It's great for all your festive hosting occasions or as a starter on Christmas Day.
No tapas feast is complete without some spicy patatas bravas. In our version, roast potatoes are coated in a smoky tomato sauce with garlic, chilli and rosemary
If you like pigs in blankets then you'll love these bao buns. Stuffed with crispy pigs in blankets, crunchy cucumber and sriracha mayo, these easy buns make the perfect canapé for your Christmas party.
Is there anything better than sausage rolls for a party or gathering? We certainly don’t think so! Unless, of course, you upgrade them by combining the usual sausage meat with a stuffing mix in these 20-minute wonders. Another A-star for the air-fryer.
Simple yet striking, this pretty sharing wreath makes fab Christmas party food or Boxing Day buffet fare. Don't be put off by the prep time – most of it is slow-roasting the garlic. You can top the crostini with whatever you fancy – we've gone for goat's cheese, Parma ham and figs.
'Here are my soft golden rolls filled with savoury stuffing, tender turkey, melted Brie and sweet chutney – all wrapped in fluffy pizza dough', explains foodie blogger Jade Greenhalgh.
These moreish little pinwheels are packed with bold flavours, inspired by a classic British sandwich. Fun to serve at parties or as tasty savoury snack, you can make-and-freeze ahead – if you can wait that long to eat them!
Blitz up this easy-prep dip for an impressive addition to your Christmas party food table. With a garlicky, whipped cheese base and a crunchy, salty-sweet walnut topping, it packs a flavour and texture punch!
'Your freezer is your best friend when it comes to preparing for festivities and I make sure mine is stocked come November', explains foodie blogger Jade Greenhalgh. 'This versatile arancini is my fave – perfect as a starter, canapé or indulgent veggie main.’
This gorgeous sausage roll wreath is a great centrepiece for your Boxing Day buffet table. Top the pastry with brie and serve with a pot of cranberry sauce in the middle for festive flavours.
The warming hug-in-a-sip hot toddy was the inspiration behind these dessert canapé cakes made with honey, lemon and whisky.
These sticky and spicy sambal sausages make a great addition to any festive party spread. The sambal paste is made with garlic, ginger and makrut lime leaves. You can add extra chillies if you'd like it a little spicier.
Chef, author and TV presenter, Kwoklyn Wan shares his simple, yet totally delicious twist on sesame prawn toast. Kwoklyn says: "Christmas is a time for sharing, and a plate stacked high with glistening, golden sesame chicken toasts is the perfect festive finger food for a gathering."
These smoked salmon and cream cheese canapés have a lovely kick thanks to the wasabi. They’re quick, simple and ideal for serving at a cocktail party
An elegant starter that's colourful, light and quick to prepare, this smoked salmon recipe is just the ticket to kick off the proceedings on Christmas Day
You’ll feel as though you’ve been whisked off to Italy with this quick yet indulgent dish packed with big, bold flavours
Serve up sticky maple glazed bacon-wrapped dates for a crowd-pleasing canapé. The irresistible combination of sweet sticky dates, crispy glazed bacon and a herby walnut filling ensure that these will disappear in no time.
In Japan, it's popular to eat fried chicken during the festive season. Try serving it up as a canapé for your next Christmas party and it's sure to go down a treat.
Keep party guests going with a simple roasted garlic white bean dip. Roast a bulb of garlic until sweet and caramelised, then blitz with cannellini beans and fragrant rosemary. Make ahead of time then serve with gluten-free flatbreads, crackers or crudité.
These gooey chocolate brownies with whisky-infused caramel are easy to make and taste absolutely divine.
Take your guests senses to new heights with these creamy, smoky, crunchy, toasty delights.
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best and this is no exception; an easy smoked salmon canapé for your get together.
Level up your party snacks with these roasted nuts, gently spiced with ginger and chilli.
Give Christmas veg a makeover with this festive party snack
Nothing says Boxing Day like a buffet. This Scandinavian-inspired platter is packed with bold and fresh flavours - just what you need after Christmas!
A lovely vegetarian Middle Eastern inspired canapé made with aubergine, tahini and pomegranate seeds. Put together a platter of these for your next gathering and they’ll all be coming back for more.
This rich vegan and gluten-free pâté derives its powerful flavour from a mix of dried porcini and fresh chestnut and wild mushrooms.
Impress party guests with these little lemon tarts made with shop-bought pastry cases and a creamy lemon curd filling.
Channel your favourite Mexican flavours into this mini sweetcorn fritters recipe for a colourful canapé. The crispy golden fritters are loaded up with chilli, coriander and spring onions then topped with a dollop of smashed avocado for the perfect bite.
A simple starter that is ready in no time and will be a real crowd-pleaser
This simple Mediterranean-inspired pinwheel recipe is an easy 5-ingredient canapé. Spread olives and blitzed sundried tomatoes over puff pastry then roll and slice into delicate spirals for a vegan savoury bake - perfect made ahead of time.
Pile up your favourite Mexican flavours on crisp baguette for these easy Mexican crostini. Prep a colourful salsa with black beans, tomatoes and avocado ahead of time, then spoon onto the crostini once your guests arrive for a stress-free veggie canapé.
Add some extra veg to classic falafel with this easy broccoli falafel recipe. A super simple canapé, these fluffy baked falafel are simply blitzed together before being rolled into balls, baked and topped with a drizzle of houmous.